Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
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How to prepare for FHA appraisal requirements
Learn about this key step in the FHA loan process, a cross between appraisal and home inspection.
7 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
What is mortgage insurance?
While mortgage insurance primarily benefits the lender, it does serve a purpose for the borrower.
7 min read Apr 18, 2024 -
HFA loans: Everything you need to know
HFA loans are designed to make homeownership more affordable.
6 min read Apr 15, 2024 -
What not to do before closing on a house
How to navigate the time between when you apply for a mortgage and when it closes.
7 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
41% of homeowners saved specifically for their first home. Here’s how renters can do the same
Saving for a down payment while also paying rent is challenging.
8 min read Apr 09, 2024 -
Good Neighbor Next Door program: What it is and how to apply
It offers a way to buy a home for half off the list price. But there is a catch or two.
7 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
What is redlining? The history of racism in U.S. real estate
Redlining was an official policy that discouraged investment and home loans in Black neighborhoods. It is now illegal.
6 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
FHA closing costs: What they are and how much you’ll pay
Like other types of mortgages, FHA loans come with closing costs. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.
5 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
Margin call: What it is and how to avoid one
If a margin account with your broker runs short of funds, you could face a margin call. Here’s what that means.
5 min read Apr 03, 2024 -
Average closing costs on a house in 2024
Which states have the highest and lowest average closing costs?
4 min read Apr 02, 2024
